Quote the claim fairly
We state claims the way real people make them, without strawmanning the side we end up disagreeing with.
Rules
Rules of the roundtable
JumbShowJunipr is an independent site for curious natural-beauty fans. We are not a shop, we do not take payment for verdicts, and we are not a substitute for a doctor. Here is how the conversation works.
Every view gets a seat
Traditional use, personal experience and lab science all get heard. Then we weigh them honestly.
Evidence gets the last word
Where trials or regulators have spoken, we say so plainly, even when it disappoints a popular favourite.
Kindness at the table
No mocking people for what they tried. Most of us have put something odd on our faces at some point.
What the verdict tags mean
Holds up The claim is supported by reasonable evidence for most people, with any limits stated.
Mixed Partly true, true for some skin types, or the evidence is early or conflicting.
Doesn't hold up The claim is contradicted by evidence, technically impossible, or the risks outweigh the benefits.
Sources we lean on
Peer-reviewed studies (we name them in the text), guidance from the British Association of Dermatologists, the American Academy of Dermatology and the National Eczema Association, regulatory texts such as EU Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and FDA cosmetic guidance, and industry standards such as IFRA and ISO 16128. Reader stories are welcome as context, never as proof.
Independence
We do not accept free products in exchange for coverage, run affiliate links or sell advertising on verdict pages. JumbShowJunipr Media Ltd is funded by its founders.
Corrections
If we got something wrong, tell us at [email protected] or via the composer. We fix errors promptly and note significant changes at the bottom of the affected page.
"A verdict is where we landed today, not where we'll stay forever."The roundtable's standing note
Not medical advice
Everything here is general information. For persistent rashes, suspected allergy, infection or any change in a mole, see a pharmacist, GP or dermatologist.